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Baby Bedding Sets Allow Parents to Show Their Personalities

by Rachel Moshman on October 12, 2012

Rachel Moshman

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Rachael Moshman is a lifelong Florida resident but hates the heat. She holds a BA in psychology and an MA in education with focuses in early childhood, infant/toddler development, and special needs. She has written for a variety of parenting magazines across the United States and Canada. In addition to her husband and daughter, she lives with two cats and a mannequin named Vivian. She is a magazine junky, owns too many shoes, and collects tons of recipes that she never attempts to make.

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Baby bedding sets are one of the ways that parents can show their style and make their nursery feel like home. And since my daughter started sharing her opinions as soon as she learned to talk, it was one of the first (and only) decisions I ever made about her room's décor!

My little girl moved from the crib to a bed so quickly, but I'm still glad I put so much thought into the bedding when I was pregnant. My search was limited by two factors. Fabric stores offer thousands of options for those who can sew, but I can't. I also didn't have a lot of money to spend and bedding - even for tiny babies - is expensive.

I started by visualizing my daughter's room as soon as I knew I was having a girl. I love pink and knew I'd have no trouble finding plenty of ruffles, bows, and pink teddy bears. However, I wanted something a bit more unique.

I knew I'd feel overwhelmed and exhausted. I wanted a room that was comforting to me, as well as to my baby. I love whimsy and silliness, but I also like clean lines and lots of open space.

I confess that I didn't consult with my husband about this at all. He would have pushed for Star Wars-themed baby bedding sets - not the look I was going for with our sweet little girl!

The bedding I chose was white with lime green and black polka dots and hot pink trim. I found it after spending weeks scouring children's consignment stores, department store clearance racks, and Ebay. I was excited to find a set I loved at a price I could afford.

My friends and family said, "That is so you," when they saw it. It was fun, but not over-the-top crazy. It was silly and happy without being distracting. That was exactly my hope for my daughter - that she'd be light-hearted and easy-going, but still know how to buckle down to meet her goals.